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e_piffany's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Got a Job Planning Thinking

    After a challenging six weeks of job searching, I finally received two offers from the companies I had my eye on the most. I was unexpectedly let go from my contract position due to a difficult boss, who turned out to be a tyrant to the whole team. It hit me hard, especially given the current job market. Determined to find a new role, I applied to everything I could find, regardless of the level. I went through interviews at 15 different companies, including both contract and full-time positions. At one point, I even prepared a comprehensive slide presentation for a company, only to be rejected after stumbling on a single question during the interview. After a month filled with low funds, multiple rejections, and exhausting interview rounds, I finally got the offer from my top choice, along with a second offer from my second choice. I’m thrilled to be starting my new full-time hybrid position tomorrow, and I’ll be making $20,000 more than I was before. This experience has taught me not to give up, as good things do come to those who persevere. I'm here to offer advice or encouragement to anyone who might need it!

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    Feeling Got a Job Planning Thinking

    I’m starting a new job next Wednesday at a large company, but I haven't received the first-day logistics yet, and I'm starting to feel anxious about it. I've already signed the offer, passed the background check, completed my I-9, received onboarding materials and benefits information, been assigned an employee ID, and confirmed my start date. Earlier this week, I reached out to my manager for details like what time to start, if there are any team meetings, whether I need to prepare anything, and how my equipment will be handled. My manager responded quickly, saying they were excited to have me on the team and would confirm a few items with HR before getting back to me. Now it’s Friday afternoon, and I still haven't heard back, which is making me a bit uneasy. I sent a follow-up email today since I start in less than a week. I'm trying to figure out if this is just a normal delay in onboarding communication, a sign of a disorganized process, or something I should genuinely be worried about. Given that this is the highest-paying job I've ever had and how long I spent interviewing, I know my anxiety might be skewing my perspective. If you were in my shoes, would you be concerned or just wait until Monday for more details?

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